Arts Las 4
Arts Las 4
Arts Las 4
Art Education
Quarter 4 – Module 1
Festivals and Theater Arts in Asia
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What I Know
Pre-Test:
I. True or False:
Direction: Write True if the statement is correct, and write False is the statement is
incorrect.
1. The friendly throwing of water during the Songkran Festival symbolizes its spring- cleaning aspect
2. Kodo means “children of the drum”.
3. Peking Opera is known today as Beijing Opera.
4. A group of 10 to 12 actors perform the Saang in an open-air theater, where the stage is surrounded
by the audience.
5. Dewali is also known as the Moon Festival.
6. Kabuki is a form of classical Japanese theater that evolved in the early 11th century.
7. Cai luong, is a mixture of Asian popular Vietnamese folk music, and French comedy.
8. Most presentations of Ache Lhamo are about legendary heroes who show that the virtues of
Buddhism can defeat evil.
9. The komedya is sometimes called the moro-moro.
10. Nang was one form of public entertainment in the south of Thailand.
II. Matching Type: Match each item in column A with an item in column B. Write the letter only.
Column A Column B
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What I Need to Know
Theatre or theater is a collaborative form of performing art that uses live performers, typically
actors or actresses, to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in
a specific place, often a stage. It is also called a stage play.
Asian Theater arts are live performances, with actors or puppets. It is a combination of
storytelling, music, mime, dance with the used of masks, makeup, props and costume, scenery
and script. Thus, it reflects the culture, religious beliefs, and lifestyle of a country/community.
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What’s New
A. Activity 1: My Memory
Recall the different Philippine Theater you’ve learned in your grade 7. Describe each one.
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What Is It
There is a variety of theatrical forms in Southeast Asia. This includes Cai luong, Khon, Lakhon
Bassac, Wayang Kulit, Nang, Zat Pwe and Komedya.
- A masked, stylized dance drama with roots that can be traced back
to the 16th century.
- This form of traditional theater evolved alongside the national epic
story and the Thai version of Ramayana, which is the Ramakien.
- There is no dialogue in the khon; only a chorus tells the story on the
side.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khon
- A sophisticated and graceful art form that combines dance drama, the khon features formalized
movements, colored papier-mache masks, and elaborate traditional costumes.
- It is considered a “high art form” that was originally performed to entertain the Thai royal family.
Before, only men could stage the khon because it was so strenuous. Today, female performers now
take part in this theatrical art.
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C. Nang Shadow Puppets
Mr. Suchart Sapsin – a man of many talents. He is not only an expert in the craft of making
puppets he is also an award-winning writer and poet. He is a narrator, speaking or singing all the
parts using different voices and he is a superb mimic.
Nai Nang- teacher and presenter of the Nang Talung. It is the Nai Nang’s responsibility to act
as an intermediary between the community and the gods, thus the Nang and its producers are
highly respected and greatly entwined into Thailand’s culture fiber.
Nang recites tales of the gods and contemporary people through stories of love, current events,
and tradition. The shadow puppets used in Nang represent the norms and more of Thai society.
The Nang attempts to relay to the audience the importance of Thai values and ideologies in a
changing world, however, the mystical and historical events remain fundamental in all
performances. The association with karma and the underlying message of rewards and
punishments act as allegories for Buddhist morality and philosophy.
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The Lakhon Bassac is not characterized by how the story goes. Story can be told by other
mean such as a movie producer could just take the story and shoot a movie out it. It has the
following main characteristics:
Costume: The male stars, usually the prince is wearing a costume sewing with very complicate
patterns. The costume and the crown are decorated with beautiful jewelries. His weapon is an
arch and bows or a stick.
Yeak: he/she always looks ugly. The Yeak is said to represent an evil spirit, a bad guy.
Music: a scene is always preluded with a sound of a drum and a melodic sound of a low-pitch
fiddle and a dulcimer
Performance (Yeak): jumping up and down, turning around, and waving his weapon according to
the sound of a drum. He sings a song too, but his voice is a yelling style as to scare people of.
Ta Eiysey and Ta Eiyso: Ta Eiysey is a master of the prince. Ta Eiyso is a master of the
Yeak. They both wear similar clothes and live in a secluded Asrom (house).
D.
Wayang Kulit Performance- consist of sahdows cast on a cotton screen and an oil lamp. The
white screen symbolizes the universe where natives go on with their live. The screen’s brighter
side is a representation of the material world, and the darkest side symbolizes the afterlife.
The oil lamp, called the blencong, often takes the shape of the mythical bird Garuda. The lamp
symbolizes the sun rays needed by all living things.
In Java, most often used as a light source is a halogen electric light
Wayang Sandosa has employed spot lights, colored lights and other innovation.
Elements of performance:
The puppeteer – dhalang(Java) /dalang(Bali)
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A hammer used by the dalang to knock on the puppet box, Cempala metal plates that the dalang
hits with his foot, kepyak
A traditional Indonesian orchestra- gamelan
A light source- blencong
Female singers and a male chorus
A screen frame and a screen, gawang and kelir; the main focus of the performance
Banana logs, degebog; the pointed sticks of wayang base handle pierce the peeled trunk of a
banana tree and the spongy substance holds the puppet in place
A puppet box, kothak
F. Komedya (Philippines)
What’s More
Activity 2: Check the Elements
Direction: The different important aspects of a theater show are written in the table below. Use the
table as a guide for comparing the different elements of theater art forms of Southeast Asia.
Basic Elements of Theater Art Forms
Theater Arts Music Performers Stage props Costumes Visual Effects
Wayang kulit
Zat Pwe
Nang
Cai luong
Lakhon Bassac
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Khon
Komedya
What Is It
a. Xiaosheng
actors – often involve
with beautiful women by
virtue of the handsome
and young image they
project.
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b. Wusheng – is a martial
character for roles involving
combat. They are highly trained in
acrobatics, and have a natural
voice when singing.
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a. .
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a. Laodan – old
woman
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b. Wudan – martial
woman
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d. Qingyi –
are virtuous
and elite e. Huadan – are
women vivacious and
unmarried women.
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3. Jing – a painted face male role who plays either primary or secondary
roles. This type of role entails a forceful character, which means that a
jing actor must have a strong voice and be able to exaggerate gestures.
https://bit.ly/3hDh9vD
4. Chou- a male clown role. The Chou usually plays secondary roles
whose name also mean “ugly”. It reflects the traditional belief that the
clown’s combination of ugliness and laughter could drive away evil
spirits.
https://bit.ly/39qOkQi
Xiaohualian - (pretty painted face) a small patch of chalk on and around the nose. Clowns of
traditional drama who wears this special make up show a mean and secretive character.
*There are two kinds of makeup applied by the performers are masks and facial paintings. There
is special technique that involves the frequent onstage change of masks, called the “changing
faces”, that the audience barely notices.
B. Kabuki (Japan)
Kabuki is a form of traditional Japanese drama with highly stylized song, mime, and dance, now
performed only by male actors that evolved in Japan in the early 17 th century. Japanese,
originally as a verb meaning “act dissolutely”, later interpreted as ka- song, bu- dance and ki-
art/skill.
Kabuki Theater is known for the stylization of its drama and for the elaborate make up worn by
some of its performers called kumadori. Kabuki is therefore sometimes translated as the “art of
singing and dancing”. Since the word kabuki believed to be derive from the verb kabubu,
meaning “to lean” or “to be out of the ordinary”, kabuki can be “bizarre” theater. The expression
kabukimono referred originally to those who were bizarrely dressed and paraded on the street.
Elements of Kabuki:
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Mie- in which the actor holds a picturesque pose to establish his character and his house name
yago, is sometimes heard is a loud shout (kakegoe) fro expert audience member, serving both to
express and enhance the audience’s appreciation of the actor’s achievement. An even greater
compliment can be paid by shouting the name of the actor’s father (Kesho).
Two main categories of actors: Onna-gata- female roles and; Aragoto- male roles
What’s More
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What’s New
Direction: List down the countries in West, South, and Central Asia and write things that
associate or describe the country.
COUNTRY DISTINCT FEATURE
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2.
3.
D. Ta’ziyeh
Ta’ziyeh, a religious epic theater, is still staged in many
areas in West Asia with huge Shi’a Muslim population, such
as Iraq, Iran, Bahrain, and southern Lebanon. It derives from
the root word aza, which means “mourning”. In reference to
Persian culture, Ta’ziyeh is a form of “condolence theater”
that depicts religious and historical events.
In Iranian Shiism, ta’ziyeh is a type of passion play. Many
villagers and small towns have built hoseinieh, which are
building specifically for mounting rituals. In Iran, ta’ziyeh is
performed by both professional groups of actors and
amateur villagers. Many participants do not consider it a
form of theater, but as a part of the https://bit.ly/2OSOC98
observance of mourning. Despite this characteristic, ta’ziyeh exhibits a number of theatrical
conventions.
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What’s In
In the previous lesson, we discussed the different popular theatrical forms of Asia. The
elements that comprises the theater forms. Every theater form in Asian regions may look different
but they are closely related. They developed from similar cultural and historical setting, so they
share many characteristics. The Asian theater form reflects the identity of the people in the region.
In this lesson we will discuss the different festivals in Asia. We will tackle how every celebration
are the same and differ each other in every Asian region.
What’s New
List down all festival celebrations you know in your region. Use the table below.
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What is It
The above activity shows the previous knowledge of the learner on festival
celebrations. Through this, the learner will distinguish the characteristics of festivals in every
Asian region.
D. Balinese Dance Festival- Balinese dances are a very ancient dance tradition that is a part of
the religious and artistic expression among Balinese people. In
Hinduism, Dance is an accompaniment to the perpetual dissolving
and reforming of the world. The creative and productive balance is
often personified as Shiva’s wife, Durga, sometime called Uma,
Parvati, or Kali. This has significance in Balinese Hinduism, since
the common figure of Rangla is similar in many ways to Durga.
There are various categories of dance, including epic performances
such as the universal Mahabharata and Ramayana. The articulations
in the face, eyes, hands, arms, hips, and feet are coordinated to
reflect layers of percussive sounds.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balinese_dance
A. Chinese Festival
a. Chinese New Year is the longest and most important festivity in the Chinese calendar. The
origin of Chinese New Year is itself centuries old and gains significance because of several myths
and traditions. Chinese New Year is also known as “Spring Festival’, the literal translation of the
Chinese name Chunjie, since the spring season in Chinese calendar starts with lichun, the first
letter solar term in a Chinese calendar year. The festival begins on the first day of the month in
the traditional Chinese alendar and ends with the Lantern Festival which is on the 15 th day.
A. Dewali
Dewali is also known as the Festival of Lights, is probably the biggest festival in India. It
highlights the triumph of good over evil and of light over dark. It celebrates Lord Rama’s and the
monkey god Hanuman’s victory over King Ravan, the demon king,
and the eventual rescue of Sita. The word dewali means “lighted
lamps”, so everyone during the festivities lights firecrackers, candles,
and diyas (lamps) to help guide Rama home from exile. The light
makes the festival atmospheric and warm, which adds to its charm.
Celebrated with much happiness, each day of the five days is
marked with different rituals and pujas (prayers). The main festival
night happens on the darkest new moon night of the Hindu lunisolar
month called the Kartika (from the middle of October to the middle of
November. Dewali is also observed in Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri
Lanka.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali
B. Holi
Holi also known as the Festival of Colors, is a two-day
Indian festival that celebrates not only the triumph of good
(prince Prahlad) over evil (Holika), but also the richness of the
harvest that comes with spring. On the eve of the festival,
revelers sing and dance around Holika bonfires. On the day of
the festival, they gather in public areas and throw wet and dry
colors of different hues to one another. Some se water guns,
and other throw balloons filled with colored water.
Traditionally, people also consume bhang (a paste made
from cannabis plants) during the celebration. Holi is
celebrated on the Purnima (full moon) of the Hindu lunisolar
month Phalgun (March). While the festival is observed almost
all over India, the liveliest celebrations are in the north Indian states.
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C. Nowruz
The Nowruz is the Iranian New Year. The celebration
happens on the vernal equinox, or the precise astronomical
start of the spring season. This festival dates back to
Zoroastrianism, before the invasion of the Arabs and the
institution of Islam. Because it is during spring when leaves
and flowers blossom and light dominate the landscape,
Nowruz is a time of happiness and hope. Renewal is also a
significant aspect of Nowruz: renewal of the self, renewal of
friendships, and renewal of relationships with the family.
The celebrations during Nowruz, which usually last for
13 days, start with the spring cleaning of one’s house.
There is also elaborate dinner that includes seven items
that begin with the letter “S”. Nowruz is celebrated not only
in Iran but also in Afghanistan, Northern Iraq, Kazakhstan,
Turkey, Pakistan, and other parts of South, West and
Central Asia.
https://www.letsvisitpersia.com/nowruz-iranian-new-year/
D. Passover
The Passover is a very important Jewish festival.
Passover is observed from the 15th to the 22nd of the Hebrew
month of Nissan. The Passover is a very important Jewish
festival. It is a way for Jews to commemorate the liberation of
Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The first two days and last two
of Passover are full-fledged holidays.
On the first two nights, Jews eats the Seder, which is
composed of lambs with bitter herbs and unrisen bread without
yeast. They light holidays candles at night, perform the
Kiddush (a ceremony of word and wine), and enjoy lavish
holiday meals on both nights and day. The middle days, known
as Hol harmoed, are semi festive days, when some Jews are
allowed to work.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover
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What’s More
1. Following the aspect discussed in the chart, give your impressions on any festivals you like best.
Explain your choice.
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2. Is there any Asian festival that is similar with the Philippine Festival? How are they related?
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What Can I Do
Activity 3: Dress me Up!
(Individual Task)
Direction: 1. Using recycled materials, design your own festival costume.
2.The costume must be place put on an old doll or an improvised mannequin.
3. The length of the mannequin is 12 inches and the costume must not be shorter than 8 inches
however it must not be longer that 12 inches.
Rubrics:
Excellent-5 Good -4 Fair-3 Needs
Improvement-2
Following Followed the Followed most Followed some Did not follow
Direction direction of the direction of the directions the instruction
correctly
Creativity and Output is very Output is good Output if fair Output is dull
Workmanship creative and and tidy
tidy
II- Modified True or False: Write True if the statement is correct, If the statement is wrong, write
the correct word/words to make the sentence correct.
_____________1. The word bhand originated from the Greek word band which means “imitation or
comical behavior”.
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